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Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Memorial Villages

April 11

At about 11 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of Flintdale for defective equipment. The male driver, a Houston resident, was arrested for no drivers license, no insurance and defective equipment.

April 13

A resident in the 700 block of Saddlewood reported that a paving company had taken a deposit for work and not returned to do the job.

At about 4:45 p.m. a subject advised that he had parked on Claymore Court and his vehicle was burglarized. Entry was made by breaking a window.

April 14

At about 11 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of Gessner for defective equipment. The male driver, a Houston resident, was arrested for no driver’s license, no insurance and defective equipment.

Just after midnight an officer observed a suspicious vehicle on Windy Lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle for driving without headlights. An investigation led to the arrest of the driver and two other males who were out burglarizing garages and vehicles in the area. The two men were caught riding stolen bicycles in the 500 block of Piney Point. All three male Houston residents were arrested for burglary.

A resident in the 2100 block of South Piney Point reported that sometime during the night their vehicle was burglarized. There were no signs of forced entry and a wallet was taken.

April 15

At about 1 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop in the 8500 block of San Felipe for an expired inspection sticker. The male driver, a Hosuton resident, was arrested for traffic warrants from Pearland.

At about 3 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Voss in reference to a one-vehicle accident. An investigation led to the arrest of two male Houston residents, one for public intoxication, and the other for possession of a controlled substance.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

This week’s crime prevention tips deal with safety while you are away from home.

When you are out in public, especially while shopping, it is recommended that you not wear a lot of expensive jewelry. Criminals are known to frequent malls and other busy shopping venues in search of victims wearing this type of jewelry. They will then usually follow their intended victim(s) into a parking lot or may even attempt to follow them home and rob them for the jewelry.

Watch for anyone who seems to be loitering near mall or store entrances watching customers as they enter and leave. If you should observe anyone doing this, report it to store officials IMMEDIATELY so that store/mall security or police can check out these people.

When you leave a store and go into the parking lot or garage, have your keys out so that you do not have to spend a lot of time struggling with packages and keys while you attempt to get into your vehicle.

ALWAYS look inside of your vehicle before you get in to be sure that someone has not gained entry.

AS SOON as you get into your vehicle IMMEDIATELY lock the doors to avoid unwanted persons gaining entrance.

When you are driving, watch your mirrors for vehicles that appear to be following you. If you suspect that you are being followed DO NOT drive home. Make several un-signaled turns to see if the suspect vehicle also turns. If the other vehicle does follow you then use your cellular telephone to call the police or drive to a police or fire station to receive assistance.